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Dunbar and Quinn-Davidson to introduce budget amendment package

Dunbar and Quinn-Davidson to introduce budget amendment package

According to a press release issued today by Budget and Finance Committee Co-Chair's Austin Quinn Davidson and Forrest Dunbar, an amendment package to the general operating budget to fund critical public safety items that were cut in Mayor Bronson’s proposed budget will be laid on the table at tonig

Assembly overrides Bronson. Covid mitigation plan to be enforced.

Assembly overrides Bronson. Covid mitigation plan to be enforced.

Today, the Anchorage Assembly rebuked Mayor David Bronson by overriding his vetoes of AO 2021-92 and 2021-113.

Zaletel named new Interim Executive Director of Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness

Zaletel named new Interim Executive Director of Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness

Today, the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness (ACEH) announced that Assembly member, Meg Zaletel, has been appointed their Interim Executive Director. According to a press release from Anchorage Legislative Liaison Clare Ross, Zaletel will now lead the community's efforts to address homelessness. "Given her new role, and

Alaska Survey Research poll shows high level of support for mask mandate

Alaska Survey Research poll shows high level of support for mask mandate

The poll was conducted from 10/22-27 among 458 registered voters with a margin of error of +4.6%.

Midtown Assembly Member Zaletel Defeats Far-Right Recall Effort

Midtown Assembly Member Zaletel Defeats Far-Right Recall Effort

In a press release issued this morning, Assemblymember Meg Zaletel declared victory over the recall effort that was brought against her by the far-right group, Save Anchorage. Zaletel has been the subject of hate and vitriol by those who oppose her politics. She saw her name emblazoned on antisemitic faux

Mess see TV. Showdown at the Loussac Corral

Mess see TV. Showdown at the Loussac Corral

The battle between the Bronson Administration and the Anchorage Assembly over control of the Chambers is heating up and next Friday's special meeting is almost certain to make for must-see television (or live-streaming). During the October 28 Assembly meeting, Chair Suzanne LaFrance and Vice-Chair Christopher Constant laid a

Anchorage Assembly to take public testimony on mass care exit strategy

Anchorage Assembly to take public testimony on mass care exit strategy

According to an afternoon press release, a Special Meeting of the Anchorage Assembly is scheduled for Monday, November 1 at 6 p.m.